Iracambi

Iracambi is a Brazilian and US registered organisation, located in one of the world’s top biodiversity hotspots, The Atlantic Forest. Our objective is to discover better ways of caring for the forest, and to protect the extraordinary biodiversity found here, whilst also generating forest-based incom

Located in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, Iracambi works with the local communities and people from around the world to protect natural resources and to enhance local livelihoods. As well as to try and enhance and protect the biodiversity found in this small paradise.

Our Activities

What We Need

We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds, we however ask that you have completed at least level 20 of Duo-Lingo Portuguese, as the majority of Brazilians cannot speak English and it will be to your benefit to speak basic Portuguese. The work we do here is mainly based around the research and education of reforestation as well as the reforestation itself. There are many areas in which you can volunteer and help throughout Iracambi. Areas you can help in are as follows: agro ecology, agro forestry, working to protect and survey water sources, volunteering in the tree nursery, helping maintain the vegetable garden and the medicinal plants garden, assisting in the education programme with local children; doing water monitoring, soil monitoring and forest cover surveying. Helping to teach English to children at a local school in Belisario. As well as working in more computer based fields you can assist in marketing, design, fundraising and social media. You are welcome to help with any of these projects that you are interested in to help develop skills in areas that you may not have had a chance to discover yet or to use your skill base to help assist in these projects already running. You’ll be saving forests and changing lives.

When

All year long

Duration

Depends on Brazil Visa Rules

What We Provide

Accommodation

Meals

You will be provided with accommodation in shared cabins with access to hot water, 3 meals a day as well as internet 24/7

Important Info

Suitable For

Individuals, Groups

Minimum Stay

Any period of time

Staff Size

5 to 10 people

Fees

800 USD per month includes accommodation, 3 meals and internet 24/7

Reservation Fee

$100

Watch Us

2 Reviews

“I spent one month volunteering here, at Iracambi, in the Atlantic rainforest and it was quite an experience. It is an absolutely beautiful place to live and the people in the area are filled with a wealth of knowledge regarding forests, agriculture, and conservation. As per the previous review, life here is what you make of it. Take the time to learn Portuguese in order to be capable of communicating with the local residents and push yourself to get involved with the activities going on.”

“I spent a month in the Atlantic forest volunteering at Iracambi. It is a beautiful and tranquil location in Minas Gerais, Brazil, where you can connect with nature, stumble across prehistoric trees, swim in watering holes, climb mountains in time to watch the sunrise and gaze at the starry night sky. Perhaps more importantly, it is a special place because of the people you will meet. The staff are passionate about saving the forest and have dedicated their lives to it. Binka and Robin have years of stories to share about their conservation work and how they came to reforest former farm land. Iracambi will be what you make of it - so make the most of your time there. Get involved in any way you can, volunteer your skills and your creativity to help enact the change that is needed to keep their great work alive!”

Our Recent Supporters

Ivonne

Ximena

Michelle

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Other Information

Iracambi also offers a homestay option with local environmentalists who each specialise in fields such as primatology, agro-ecology and organic farming. This provides volunteers the opportunity to experience local community members’ sustainable lifestyles, and to understand the locals in greater depth and to also provides the opportunity to practise Portuguese.